As they face the challenges of the new year, many entrepreneurs can feel apprehensive and overwhelmed. In this episode, Brian teaches how small business owners can tackle any setback and get on track to phenomenal success, regardless of market conditions.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to create a clear business strategy.·     Why tracking is vital to success.·     Why you should pick a theme for the year. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:itsagoodlife.com“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear S2E09, One Word to Change Your Life – an Interview with Jimmy Page S1E166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink  Buffini & Company Referral Maker Free business consultation  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “An idea is not a strategy. An idea is an idea. And good ideas get better over time.” – Brian Buffini “There cannot be a crisis next week, my schedule is already full.” – Henry Kissinger   “Set your goals, prioritize your calendar, focus on the day.” – Brian Buffini “Make tracking your friend.” – Brian Buffini “My focus is to grow: grow myself, so I can grow my business.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to succeed in 2023, you have to understand where you’re at right now and then learn how to unlock your untapped potential going forward. In this episode, Brian shares the steps you need to take to have a great year.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to make resolutions that really work.·     How to get 5 Circle Fit.·     How to build your best year ever. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:itsagoodlife.comMasterMind SummitThe Peak ExperienceMaster Class S2E102, Reflections on a Good Year S2E103, How to Review Your Business S1E182, Breaking Bad “Atomic Habits,” by James Clear NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The good life requires some resolve.” – Brian Buffini “You cannot unintentionally be successful.” – Brian Buffini“When you take the small steps and have the small wins, you’ve got to celebrate them.” – Brian Buffini “You need to write your principles in stone; you need to write your goals in pencil.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to have a great year, one of the keys is don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the perfect time of year to review your business so you can hit the ground running in 2023. In this episode, Brian teaches why it’s vital to take stock of your business now so you can avoid mistakes, overcome challenges and win next year, no matter what happens. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to evaluate what worked well this year.·     How to look clinically at what needs improvement.·     How to perform a SWOT analysis. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: itsagoodlife.comS2E100, Opportunities Coming off my Bold Predictions The Peak Experience S2E66, The Magic Meeting S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill Hampton Master Class NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “This is the time of year to make hay for next year.” – Brian Buffini “Winners evaluate themselves in a positive manner and look for their strengths as they work to overcome their weaknesses.” – Zig Ziglar “When you track things, it's a story of what actually took place.” – Brian Buffini “Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work.” – Thomas Edison “Whatever's going on in the world, we're going to outgrow it; we're going to outperform it.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good life isn’t always easy, but there’s always something to be grateful for. In this episode, Brian reflects on the challenges and blessings of the past year and teaches how, even with pain and suffering, life is still good if you practice gratitude. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to evaluate what worked during the year.·     How to decide what needs a tune-up.·     How to create your own highlight reel for the year. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:itsagoodlife.comMasterMind NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In the midst of the tragedy, in the midst of the difficulty and in the midst of the heartache, life is still good.” – Brian Buffini “The difference between people who I consider successful, and people I don't consider successful, is gratitude.” – Brian Buffini “It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way, so we must dig and delve unceasingly.” – Claude Monet “There’s always something to be grateful for.” – Brian Buffini “The lessons you learn from this year, you will use for the years to come.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As children, Christmas was a season of wonder for many of us, but over time we often start to anticipate less, expect more and even develop a sense of entitlement. In this extra-special replay episode, Brian shares why Christmas is still so dear to him and teaches how anyone can tap into the magic of the season all year long. YOU WILL LEARN:How to rekindle a sense of childlike anticipation and appreciation.The story of the best Christmas Brian ever had.Why the present is the most precious gift of all. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: itsagoodlife.com “The One Minute Manager,” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard “The Present,” by Spencer Johnson NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” – Brian Buffini “At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” – Brian Buffini “It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” – Brian Buffini “You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” – Brian Buffini “The present of faith opened up my heart, my life and my eyes.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a shifting market, real estate agents need to be more professional than ever if they want to succeed in 2023. In this episode, Brian digs deeper into his Bold Predictions for next year, reveals which factors are affecting conditions and shares how to build a strong business in challenging economic times.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why employment is key to forecasting the market.·     Why inflation is so dangerous.·     How to beat inflation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E99, Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions: 2023 Real Estate Market Update The National Association of REALTORS® S2E89, The Invisible Crisis with Nicholas Eberstadt S2E23, Inflation and You Part 1 S2E24, Inflation and You Part 2 Buffini & Company Real Estate Report itsagoodlife.com Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Inflation is a hole in the bucket.” – Brian Buffini “Growth is the key to inflation: you’ve got to grow faster than inflation.” – Brian Buffini“Get back to the fundamentals, execute, and swim against the tide and you're going to win.” – Brian Buffini “This a good year to put some money in the market.” – Brian Buffini “I can't control what the Fed does. I can't control what administrations do. I can't control what central banks do. But I can control what I do: attitude, effort, energy.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many years, Brian has predicted real estate trends and developments with astounding accuracy. In his 15th annual Bold Predictions broadcast, he interviews NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a market update. He also forecasts what’s ahead for next year and shares what real estate professionals need to do in order to win. YOU WILL LEARN:Factors affecting the market right now.How real estate agents, buyers and sellers are being impacted.Three opportunities to take advantage of in 2023 to succeed.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The National Association of REALTORS® buffiniandcompany.com/2023resources S2E94, The One Decision That Makes a Millionaire itsagoodlife.com Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Data is indicating that this year, once all the numbers are in, median home prices will be roughly 10% above last year.” – Dr. Yun “I think by 2024 we will definitely have lower mortgage rates.” – Dr. Yun “This is a pro's market.” – Brian Buffini “Real estate is the number one protection against inflation and has been for 100 years.” – Brian Buffini “Do not go it alone. When times are tough, you can't go it alone. Get help.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an entrepreneur, strong self-belief is vital for yourself, your business and your staff. In this episode, Brian shares his own journey to self-belief and teaches how to develop it so you can win at work and in life.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     How self-belief combats imposter syndrome.  ·     How self-talk affects self-belief.·     The dividends of developing self-belief. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad HelmstetterMasterMindThe Peak Experience   S1E273, Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head – an Interview with Ethan Kross S1E216, Unleash Your Inner Olympian with Apollo Ohno Miracle, movie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A lack of self-belief equals a lack of conviction.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to affirm what's true, and you’ve got to affirm what can be true.” – Brian Buffini “You can correct bad behavior and bad thinking into the right self-belief.” – Brian Buffini “Benchmarks are critical; comparison is deadly.” – Brian Buffini “When you become more of who you're designed to be and you believe more in yourself, you will see the results show up in all five circles.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to meet challenges and achieve our goals. In this special replay episode, Brian explores why what you think about yourself can help or hinder you and provides powerful tips to improve self-belief.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How insecurity can sabotage your dreams.  ·     How past experiences and other people’s feedback shape your beliefs.·     Two affirmations to use when your self-belief falters. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter“Mindset,” by Carol Dweck“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” – Brian Buffini  “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini  “Failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar “We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” – Brian Buffini  “Comparison produces insecurity because it focuses on what you’re not.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In challenging times, entrepreneurs can still win if they study the patterns of the past. In this episode, Brian reflects on what he learned from his interview with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and shares how entrepreneurs can succeed and grow, even in a tough economic environment.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     The importance of an incentive-based market.·     The economic indicators entrepreneurs must watch for.·     The factors entrepreneurs can control.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Taxes Have Consequences,” by Dr. Arthur B. LafferS2E95, Taxes Have Consequences with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason Free business consultation MasterMind NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you create incentives for entrepreneurs, they will do what entrepreneurs do.” – Brian Buffini “When you disincentivize entrepreneurs, they take their ball and go elsewhere.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to stay where you are, you need to maximize the tax benefits you have and be wise.” – Brian Buffini “You have to grow your business at a higher percentage than inflation.” – Brian Buffini “It's a time to be efficient, not to be scared.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.